The cold snap didn’t deter people from attending the family fun event which included the much-anticipated arrival of Santa.
The crowds were entertained by various choirs before Santa and the Deputy Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Kyle Savage, pushed the plunger to switch on the lights. Photographer Tony Hendron went along and captured a flavour of the celebrations.
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Lynn Gallery and daughter, Charmaine (10) pictured at the Christmas lights switch on. LM48-238. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Christina Toland and son, James (6) pictured with Santa and one of his elves. LM48-235. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Waiting for Santa to arrive and switch on the Christmas lights are from left, Kyran Toland (10), Christina Canning and Clara Toland (6). LM48-223. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Santa and ABC Council Deputy Mayor, Councillor Kyle Savage, switch the Christmas lights on in Brownlow. LM48-226. Photo: TONY HENDRON